The da Vinci Surgical System is designed to provide surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including magnified, high-definition, 3D vision. Your doctor controls the da Vinci System, which translates his or her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside your body. Though it is often called a “robot,” da Vinci cannot act on its own. The surgery is performed entirely by your doctor.

Together, da Vinci technology allows your doctor to perform complex procedures through just a few tiny openings. As a result, you may be able to get back to normal activities faster — without the usual recovery following major surgery.

The da Vinci System has been used successfully worldwide in hundreds of thousands of procedures to date.

As with any surgery, these benefits can not be guaranteed, as surgery is specific to each patient and procedure. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation.

A mitral valve repair using the da Vinci Surgery system is performed through a few tiny incisions that access the thoracic cavity. da Vinci is minimally invasive, unlike a traditional heart surgery. In the past, most heart surgeries required a full opening of the chest cavity to access the heart valve – often creating a long and painful recovery period for the patient.

Cardiac Re-Vascularization Surgery using the da Vinci Surgery system is performed through a few tiny incisions that access the thoracic cavity. da Vinci is minimally invasive, unlike a traditional heart surgery. In the past, most heart surgeries required a full opening of the chest cavity to access the heart – often creating a long and painful recovery period for the patient.